Ascorbic Acid (vitamin C): Who Should Not Take Ascorbic Acid
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Who should not take ascorbic acid?
Before taking ascorbic acid, tell your doctor or talk to your pharmacist if you:
- have diabetes,
- have kidney disease or an increased risk of kidney stone formation,
- have a tartrazine sensitivity,
- have a sulfite sensitivity,
- are on a sodium restricted diet,
- are undergoing testing of the stool for blood, or
- are taking warfarin (Coumadin).
You may not be able to take ascorbic acid, or you may require special monitoring if you have any of the conditions or are taking any of the medicines listed above.
 | Ascorbic acid is in the FDA pregnancy category C. This means that it is not known whether ascorbic acid will harm an unborn baby. Some ascorbic acid is important for the normal development of a baby, however it is not known whether large doses or prolonged use of ascorbic acid could be harmful. Do not take ascorbic acid without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant. |
Ascorbic acid passes into breast milk. Do not take ascorbic acid without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding.
| Last updated: | February 13, 2004 |
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